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Mercedes has confirmed its return to exclusively being the official F1 Safety and Medical Car provider at every race in the 2026 season.
Mercedes has officially announced its return as the exclusive provider of the Formula 1 Safety and Medical Cars for the 2026 season, a role it has fulfilled since 1996.
Before Mercedes, a variety of different cars were used as F1 Safety Cars until the German marque took over as the sole provider.
Aston Martin had shared the responsibility with Mercedes in recent years, but has now withdrawn, leaving Mercedes as the sole provider once again.
Bernd Maylander has been behind the wheel of the F1 Safety Car since 2000, and will continue to do so under Mercedes’ exclusive arrangement.
Head of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, Christoph Sagemuller, emphasized the brand’s commitment to safety and the role of providing the official F1 Safety and Medical Cars as a core value.
The return of Mercedes as the exclusive provider demonstrates their dedication to contributing to safety in Formula 1.
Overall, Formula 1 serves as both a platform for sport and showcasing the performance, reliability, and safety of Mercedes-AMG vehicles under the most extreme conditions.
